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NASB | Hosea 8:3 Israel has rejected the good; The enemy will pursue him. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Hosea 8:3 Israel has rejected the good; The enemy shall pursue him. |
Bible Question: Confession: Satan has long squashed me with fear and doubt. I have come to believe more than "God forgives", but His Son died to cover my sin, thus I can forgive myself. I have begun to minister to people who share my past. I've given the evil one power with self-talk: what if people really knew me?? Now, as I'm gathering my faith and courage, the enemy attacks. It's daily aggravations, and even his felt presence in my sleep. When I share my story, how do I give glory to God - not Satan -but affirm his work is real? Cowering back to slavery is an option - stepping out is HARD. I need prayer and advice of believers... |
Bible Answer: Good question! I'm just glad the evil one hasn't chased you into a hole and made you feel as if you have no testimony! I'll agree that it is easier to tell others about ther Lord if you have no visible sin...but remember that even those like the Billy Grahams of the world stand in pulpits everyday all over the world while they still struggle with sin! They may have victiry over the sin that wars against you...but you may not struggle with the sin they wrestle with! Jesus isn't just there to cover your sin but to cleanse you and deliver you of it! Busy yourself with the work of the Lord and see if some of the sin you've wrestled with doesn't become a part of your past! Avoid those situations that often lead to sin! Spend more time in fellowship and minisrty (not just preaching/teaching/witnessing) but feeding others, visiting senior housing...you will see as you move on, you will become stronger! f you fall to the same sin over and over, change your surroundings and don't allow yourself to be in the situation that almost always preceeds sin! And continue in prayer and study! I'll pray for you, too! |
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xlence0221 | ||
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prayon |